Financial Accountant - 14‑Month Maternity Cover

Smart Data Foundry Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance and data consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced accountant for a 14-month maternity cover role. The successful candidate will prepare monthly financial reports, lead account payable/receivable activities, and assist in budgeting and forecasting. Applicants should be either finalist qualified accountants or hold equivalent experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Excel are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts preparation including accruals and prepayments.
• Experience in cash flow forecasting.
• Experience in accounts payable and payroll activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports and quarterly grant returns.
• Lead the account payable and receivable activities.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

High accounting and finance technical skill-set

Strong communicator

Good planning and organising skills

Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Self-motivated and proactive

Education

Finalist qualified accountant or equivalent experience

Accountancy degree (minimum 2.1)

Tools

Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables)

Dynamics Business Central

Power BI

Job description

A finance and data consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced accountant for a 14-month maternity cover role. The successful candidate will prepare monthly financial reports, lead account payable/receivable activities, and assist in budgeting and forecasting. Applicants should be either finalist qualified accountants or hold equivalent experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Excel are essential for this position.